Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
74
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z50 was announced 10 years after the FS7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z50 scores vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FS7
Z50 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | January 2009 | Newer by 131 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon Z50
FS7 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FS7
Z50 | FS7 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 versus the FS7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FS7 is 74 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FS7.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 139g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $857 | $160 |